See a photo of Michael, his bio, Part 1 of this Q&A, and Part 2. Q&A with Michael Galbraith, Questions 3 and 4 Q: How important is it to you and your work to function within the framework of a particular definition of “story?” (i.e., What is a story?) What … Continue reading
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Q and A with a Story Guru: Michael Galbraith: Demonstrating the Power of Stories for Personal and Cultural Transformation
See a photo of Michael, his bio, and Part 1 of this Q&A. Q&A with Michael Galbraith, Question 2 Q: Can you talk a bit about NSL’s 2012 campaign and why people should be interested? Beyond the young people who actually participate in the program, how can others help the … Continue reading
Q and A with a Story Guru: Michael Galbraith: New Story Leadership for the Middle East Dispels Myths by Bringing Diverse Groups Together
For some time now, I have wanted to feature the organization New Story Leadership for the Middle East on this blog. I was partnered with its founder, Paul Costello, in an activity at a conference a few years back. Perhaps someday Paul will be part of this Q&A series. In … Continue reading
Q and A with a Story Guru: Megan Sheldon: We Turn to Storytelling to Connect with People, Ideas, and Brands on a Personal Level
See a photo of Megan, her bio, Part 1 of this Q&A, and Part 2. Q&A with Megan Sheldon, Questions 4 and 5: Q: The storytelling movement seems to be growing explosively. What is it about this moment in human history and culture that makes storytelling so resonant with so … Continue reading
How About Some Free Irish Stories?
When I was a preteen, my favorite uncle read aloud Irish fairy tales by James Stephens to me and my cousin at our family’s vacation cottage in Western Massachusetts. I don’t remember anything about the tales themselves, but I recall being enthralled not only by the stories but by Uncle … Continue reading
Q and A with a Story Guru: Megan Sheldon: Branding is About Listening and Interpreting People’s Experiences
See a photo of Megan, her bio, and Part 1 of this Q&A. Q&A with Megan Sheldon, Questions 2 and 3: Q: When did you see the connection between marketing and mythology? A: Growing up, I was always suspicious of marketing; the last thing I wanted to do was build … Continue reading
Q and A with a Story Guru: Megan Sheldon: Patterns and Archetypes in Myths Inspire Career as Strategic Storyteller
It’s a great pleasure to feature another up-and-coming story practitioner, Megan Sheldon, in this Q&A series. Canada seems to boast a strong contingent of story folks, and since my state of Washington borders British Columbia, it’s a treat to spotlight a BC neighbor. This Q&A will run over the next … Continue reading
A Parable about the Hidden Job Market: Guest Post by Robert McIntosh
Bob McIntosh (pictured) is a Career Trainer with “a tenacious appetite for learning and staying abreast of the latest job-search trends, and disseminating that knowledge to jobseekers of all levels.” He shares an interest in storytelling in the job search. He was kind enough to submit this parable. A risk … Continue reading
Some Employers Offering Opportunities for Job-Seekers to Tell Their Stories
As a refreshing change from the periodic articles that declare “the resume is dead,” Rachel Emma Silverman’s No More Résumés, Say Some Firms merely notes that some employers are turning to methods other than resume screening to initially evaluate candidates. These methods include LinkedIn profiles, a job-seeker’s Web presence, and … Continue reading
Project 365 Vets Collecting and Sharing Veterans Stories
Project 365 Vets is a site I would normally list on one of my inside pages rather than featuring here, but because its mission is so worthy and may be time-limited (it’s not clear to me whether the project will continue for more than one year), I’m giving it the … Continue reading